stormy weather
Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Their marriage is going through some stormy weather right now.”
“After the argument about money, the couple entered a period of stormy weather in their relationship.”
“Despite their long history of mutual support, the partners found themselves navigating stormy weather as professional pressures began to erode their personal connection.”
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how's the weather
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
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keep a weather eye open
to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
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make heavy weather
To make progress only with difficulty.
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make the weather
To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
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talk about the weather
To chit-chat; to shoot the breeze.
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under the weather
ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.
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weather the storm
To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.
Last updated August 10, 2026